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Sales can get a bad reputation. Tricking, pressuring, or convincing someone to do something they don’t want to do gets conflated with the true, authentic desire to help solve someone else’s problems.   Today, we’re diving into Part 2 of 2 focused on the psychology of selling. We’ll dig into 2 big misunderstandings that lead to discomfort around sales and the 1 big psychological driver of both of them. Finally, we’ll talk about how to fix all of that.   Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When I had my first baby, I experienced post-partum anxiety. It was, without a doubt, the darkest time of my life. It is now 5 years later, and when I think back to that version of me in that dark place, I am increasingly afraid for her.  Post-partum depression, anxiety, and related issues are so much more common than we realize, and on today’s episode, I’m speaking with Lauren Robbins. She is a therapist and Executive Director of Pregnancy & Postpartum Support MN.   In this episode, we’re talking about the sensitive and important topic of supporting parents through their pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting years. If you are a parent, or if you know and love someone who is, you won’t want to miss this episode.  Learn more about PPSI-MN at https://ppsupportmn.org  If you need help, you can call or text PPSI-MN at 612.787.7776  Learn more about the Self-Care [by design] program at https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/selfcare  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://

How often do you hear this exchange? "How are you?" "Oh, I'm so BUSY." It seems like we're so busy that we don't have time to do the things that are truly meaningful to us.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Confession time. I absolutely love selling. I'm actually serious. I LOVE IT! The thing is, April from 5-10 years ago would also be staring at this version of April in utter disbelief. Who in the heck actually LIKES SALES? I do.  The cold hard fact is that selling is a critical function in your business. And, psychology plays a significant role in our comfort level and ultimate success in sales, which is why I'm tackling it here on the podcast.  Today’s episode is Part 1 of 2.  Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve probably all had the experience of wanting to make a change, try something new, do something bold, or attempt something uncertain...only to have our mind kick in and talk us out of it.  Self-doubt, the inner critic, anxiety, and judgement are killers of progress because they influence us so heavily. They keep us stuck.  Today, we’re digging into one of the most fundamental principles of the way our mind works. We’re going back to the basics to tease apart the role our mind plays in keeping us stuck, and what to do about it.  If you’re even thinking about making a change or taking on something new, this is the episode for you!  For more information on the Ascend program, visit www.peakmindpsychology.com/ascend  We want to hear your questions and feedback! Email us at info@peakmindpsychology.com  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever been in a situation where you've been frustrated with someone else because they didn't meet your needs? Maybe they didn't support you in a way that was helpful or chip in in the way you needed. Either way, you felt like your needs weren't met by the other person. Question: how clear were you in communicating exactly what you needed from the other person?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I’m willing to bet that at some point in your career, you’ve googled the term “work life balance.” The elusive perfect balance between the time and energy we spend on our work and the time and energy we put into our personal lives feels like that rare unicorn that we all chase, yet no one seems to catch.  For good reason, this balance is even more difficult to achieve for entrepreneurs and business owners. This is why we’re diving into the topic of values-driven work-life integration in this episode.   My dad died of cancer when I was 11. Years later, I asked myself, “What would my dad give for the opportunities I’m wasting right now?” My life changed that day. I became more intentional. I want the same for you.   Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Have you ever wanted to change your behavior or go after a goal, yet you found it so difficult to do it? So many times, we get down on ourselves when this happens, yet brain science shows us that habits or patterns our mind formed over time are at the core of the difficulty we have in changing our own behavior.  This week on the podcast, we’re speaking with Adele Spraggon, international speaker, behavior change expert, and author of the book “Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment.” In our conversation, we talk about what brain patterns are and the powerful role they play in our behavior. Adele gives us a step-by-step process for beginning to make changes in our own brain patterns in order to move in the direction we want to go in life.  We end with a deep discussion on the importance of distancing ourselves from our own automatic thoughts and learning to bore into our emotions for the sake of gaining personal insight. You won’t want to miss it.  Get a free copy of Adele’s book at www.shift4steps.com   Learn

Few things generate more anxiety than the unknown. Think about it! How much time do we spend trying to think through what could happen in the future? We think and think and think and generate more and more anxiety. Today, I want to offer 3 simple questions to ask yourself next time you're facing the unknown. Take our latest psych strength quiz at: https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/quizAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Get a pen. Write this down. “Resentment grows where a boundary needs to be planted.” We all have “that” person in our lives who over-steps, asks too much, and doesn’t give in return. But, what if “that” person is a client?  This episode is Part #2 of a 3-part series exploring the importance of having clear values to guide you in business. In this episode, we’re exploring the importance of setting values-based boundaries with your clients.  Not only will values-based boundaries keep you sane, but they’ll help you provide a better experience to your customers. I hope you’ll join me for this important conversation.  Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Being ‘busy’ has become a badge of honor in our society – signaling to other people, and to ourselves, that we’re valuable, in demand, and hard-working. But, at what cost?   Today on the podcast, we’re diving deep into ‘hustle culture.’ We’re talking about the surprising roots of where it came from, the impact it has on our behavior and whether we’re behaving in alignment with the type of person we want to be, and some practical tips to say ‘no’ to hustle culture.  As we find ourselves becoming more and more squeezed by our schedules and responsibilities, it has never been more important to find ways to create space, ease, and balance in our lives. Listen to this episode to learn how. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's a fact of life that all of us will experience stress and adversity in our lives. Probably on a daily basis. It's easy to get caught up in stressful circumstances, so today, I want to offer you a simple question to ask yourself when you're feeling stress. Take our latest psych strength quiz at: https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/quiz Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The types of difficult decisions we are faced with in business are unique because they aren't really straight-forward. Many times, there are no clear-cut right answers. No obvious path forward.   Lots of times, there isn't even an optimal choice to make - we're weighing between multiple options that are equally important, enticing, or risky. It's a recipe for confusion, second-guessing, and uncertainty. Not exactly the mindset we want to be walking around with all the time!  So, when we're faced with decisions like these, we need something to fall back on to help us decide. We need a compass, of sorts.  Our personal values can provide that compass, which is why we're going to be focusing on them for this episode.  Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How much money do you make? <--How did that question make you feel?   How about this one, if a job opportunity came up that paid DOUBLE what you make today, how nervous would you be to apply for it?  In today’s episode, we’re talking about the connection between our emotions and our finances. It’s a bigger connection than you’d anticipate.   Today’s podcast guest is Bob Wheeler. Bob is an accountant by training, but his work goes so much further than that. Through is book, “The Money Nerve,” his podcast “Money You Ask,” and his live and online trainings, Bob helps people unpack their emotions and beliefs about money and how they might be influencing their decisions and financial outcomes.  In this valuable conversation, we talk about the connection between emotion and money. We talk about where our beliefs about money come from and how they impact our decisions. Finally, we talk about how to begin to do “the work” of realigning our relationship with money.  The fact is, money is not the root of all evil. T

Stop right now, and do a quick scan of your mind. How are you feeling? What is your attitude in this moment? Is there anything you're working toward, trying to change, or attempting to get away from? Have you ever stopped to consider that maybe, just maybe, the present moment is fine, as is? Take our latest psych strength quiz at: https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/quizAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I can't think of many other life experiences that require more personal growth than entrepreneurship. Launching a new product or service into the market takes grit. Resilience. Strength. Bravery.  And failure, is inevitable.   Because of that, we need to redefine our relationship with failure, and we’re digging into how to do that on today’s episode.   Apply for business success coaching at www.aprilseifert.com   Visit Coalition 9 at https://www.coalition9.com/     Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Conflict in our closest relationships is inevitable. No matter how great a relationship is, at some point or another, we’ll find ourselves in an argument, and today’s episode is focused on helping you “win” every argument.  But here’s the thing, our biggest goal with this episode is to redefine what a “win” is. We would argue that a successful argument that you’ve “won” is one that you can walk away from feeling calm. Without rehashing it in your mind. One where you feel settled.   And as it turns out, there are several ways to get there, and we’re talking about all of them in this episode.  If you liked this episode, you might want to check out our Ascend program. We included a bonus module focused on “Boundaries and Difficult Conversations” because this topic is so critical.   Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

If you're like the vast majority of people, you likely feel busy quite often. The notion of being "busy" has permeated nearly every aspect of society from work, to family, to our kids' schedules. We find ourselves rushing through life, day after day. But, let me ask you this, what's at the end of all that rushing? Take our latest psych strength quiz at: https://www.peakmindpsychology.com/quizAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many entrepreneurs leave the comfort of their 9-5 jobs in search of freedom. But, there are 2 sides to the freedom coin. On one side is opportunity. The ability to build and experience boundless growth. The feeling you get when you realize the ceiling has been removed on the amount of money you can make. It's incredible. But, the opportunity side of that coin is balanced by the other side. The responsibility side. The side that says, "Yes, you are free. You are completely free. And now you must chart your own course. Set your own direction. Put wind in your own sails. No one else will do it for you." The responsibility side also says, "Yes, there is no ceiling on the amount of money you can make, but I've also removed the floor as well. Choose your next steps wisely." Here's how to chart your own course and get to work, especially in those early days.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Virus Fatigue. If we’re being honest, we’re all experiencing it to some degree. As we release this episode, the U.S. has been in the COVID epidemic for exactly a year. This is longer than any of us expected when it all began.  The dirty secret of all of this is that, we’re human beings. We have needs. And, many of those needs have been taken away from us.   Today on the podcast, we’re diving deep into something called “Conditions to Thrive.” We’ll walk you through SEVEN different conditions to thrive that have been significantly impacted by COVID and offer some ideas about how to elevate your experience.  Take care of yourself. You’re worth it.  FREE RESOURCE: During the episode, we mentioned a free self-compassion resource that we put together. Visit www.peakmindpsychology.com/support to get immediate access to an in-the-moment exercise that will really help you feel better during challenging times. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy